Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roosevelt Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire North Arlington school district, covering approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 5-10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 132 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#829 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Pride ♦ Loyalty ♦ Desire
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #829 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School?
132 students attend Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School?
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School is part of North Arlington School District.
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